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Anti-infective polymer-iodine coating for blood collection and delivery systems

US5695458A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1996
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0056
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A body fluid collection, storage and transfusion system which contains a polymer-iodine coating to destroy toxic microorganisms. The system is intended to be used to disinfect blood or blood products, as well as urine, wound exudates, serum, plasma, drainage fluids and synovial fluids.

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